By Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo
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Osun State government has restated its commitment to save Yoruba culture and language from extinction across the globe.
The State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola stated this in Osogbo while playing host to the representatives of Yorubas residing in Port-Novo, Republic of Benin in his office.
Oyetola who spoke through the State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Obawale Adebisi expressed his sadness that speaking Yoruba language was gradually becoming old fashioned in the state, a place that was widely regarded as the source of Yoruba race.
He noted that if proper care was not taken, foreigners will be teaching Yoruba language in our schools.
The Governor, who placed much premium on the ‘Oduduwa Alphabets’, which he said was not only physical but spiritual in nature, pointed out that the Yorubas have deviated from the numerous mode of communication God has blessed them with.
Oyetola then emphasized that his administration will continue to support, develop and promote Yoruba language so as to keep its flag flying globally.
Earlier in his words, the leader of the team from the Republic of Benin, Chief Tolulase Oguntosin who is also a native of Ilesa, applauded Governor Oyetola for his commitment to the promotion of Yoruba culture and tradition.
He described the governor as a cool headed man whose administration has benefited a lot of Osun citizens and residents.
He specifically commended Oyetola for doing the state proud in the area of promoting Oduduwa Alphabets known as “AEBAJIOGBE ODUDUWA.”